FEAR LESS
Real Truth About Risk, Safety, and Security in a Time of Terrorism

Tom Stechschulte's narration captures the tone of FEAR LESS perfectly. Confident and friendly, he sounds reassuring and personal even when discussing the terrifying disasters of the past year. De Becker often uses extended sentences with a marked periodic rhythm; Stechschulte brings these rhythms to life. His voice carries readers along with him and underscores the message that we can relax, so long as we understand the nature of the challenges that face us. When de Becker is actually explaining current threats and possible responses, the text is exceptionally valuable. However, FEAR LESS is wordy, spending too much time previewing the insights offered or debunking easy targets like network news coverage. G.T.B. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 02/ JAN 03]